WisGOP: Statement on State of Education address

[Madison, WI] – Today’s State of Education Address comes as districts like Appleton, Wausau, and Kenosha saw far more failing grades over the past year due to school closures and Tony Evers attacked school choice programs that help ensure a quality education for all

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Rep. Vining: Co-authors gun safety legislation

MADISON – Today, State Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison) and other Democratic members of the State Senate and Assembly introduced legislation to help address gun violence in Wisconsin. State Representative Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) is a co-author of both bills, which include

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Home Helpers Home Care of Lake Country: Launches Cared-4

HARTLAND, Wis. — September 23, 2021 — Home Helpers Home Care of Lake Country announced today the launch of Cared-4, the in-home care company’s most comprehensive plan that aims to reduce preventable hospitalization and readmissions. Home Helpers of Lake Country, a leader in the in-home care

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Weekly Dem Radio Address: Responds to State of Education Address, underscores importance doing what’s best for kids

Audio file of Radio Address.     MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address congratulating Dr. Jill Underly on her first State of Education address as the State Superintendent of Public Instruction and underscored the importance of working together to continue doing what’s best for our kids and our schools.     Hi there! Wisconsin Governor

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THU PM Update: Group asks federal court to stay redistricting suit; Assembly to vote on resolution calling to keep districts largely intact

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — One day after the state Supreme Court agreed to hear their redistricting lawsuit, GOP voters asked a federal court to stay proceedings in two lawsuits asking a three-judge panel to draw Wisconsin’s political lines if Capitol leaders fail to reach a deal.

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NASW: Urges immediate passage of gun violence prevention legislation

NASW WI calls upon the Wisconsin State Legislature to pass LRB 3007, a bill establishing an Extreme Risk Protection Order (ERPO) procedure for Wisconsin and LRB 2751, requiring that all gun transfers go through a federally licensed gun dealer. An Extreme Risk Protection Ordinance would allow family members, household members

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WisGOP: Statement on State of Education address

[Madison, WI] – Today’s State of Education Address comes as districts like Appleton, Wausau, and Kenosha saw far more failing grades over the past year due to school closures and Tony Evers attacked school choice programs that help ensure a quality education for all Wisconsin students regardless of zip code. The Republican Party of

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U.S. Rep. Gallagher: Addresses new documents supporting lab-leak hypothesis

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today called on federal agencies to publish all data and documents related to the EcoHealth Alliance’s work with the Wuhan Institute of Virology after reports from Drastic Research indicated the EcoHealth Alliance had applied for funds that would allow them to further modify coronavirus spike proteins

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Rep. Vos: Responds to state superintendent’s comments on funding schools

Madison…Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) released the following statement regarding State Superintendent Jill Underly’s comments made during the State of Education Address. “Funding for K-12 education in Wisconsin is at historic levels, and this year our schools received a massive amount of one-time federal dollars. The Democrats’ singular focus to push

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A.O. Smith: Offers new analytical tool to help states and policymakers decarbonize buildings to meet U.S. greenhouse gas reduction goals

Milwaukee, Wis. — A. O. Smith Corporation (NYSE: AOS) today released details of a new analytical tool designed to help states, policymakers, utilities, installers and consumers by analyzing energy use data to help attain achievable solutions to meet greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction goals for the future. The tool, as outlined in an

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Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors Chairwoman Nicholson: Board adopts proposal to create paid internships

MILWAUKEE – The Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors unanimously adopted a proposal from Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson to offer paid internships, rather than unpaid positions, to area students that want to learn the skills associated with working for a local legislative body. “Student interns provide essential support to Milwaukee County Supervisors,

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Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors Chairwoman Nicholson, Supervisor Ortiz-Velez: Honor Hispanic leaders at board meeting

MILWAUKEE – County Board Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson and District 12 Supervisor Sylvia Ortiz-Velez presented Voces de la Frontera, United Migrant Opportunity Services (UMOS), Walter Garron, and Alondra Garcia with citations in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month at Thursday’s County Board meeting. “Voces de la Frontera, UMOS, Walter Garron, and Alondra Garcia all do incredible work to

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Sen. Larson: Superintendent Underly demonstrates clear vision, strong resolve through challenging times in State of Education speech

Madison, WI – Wisconsin’s public schools are among our state’s greatest assets. Despite years of budget constraints, attacks on the teaching profession, and during the pandemic an increase in abusive behavior by an angry few directed at school boards, administrators, and staff, they remain points of pride for cities, towns, and

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Rep. Vining: Co-authors gun safety legislation

MADISON – Today, State Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison) and other Democratic members of the State Senate and Assembly introduced legislation to help address gun violence in Wisconsin. State Representative Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) is a co-author of both bills, which include Extreme Risk Protection Orders (ERPOs) and universal background checks on

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Home Helpers Home Care of Lake Country: Launches Cared-4

HARTLAND, Wis. — September 23, 2021 — Home Helpers Home Care of Lake Country announced today the launch of Cared-4, the in-home care company’s most comprehensive plan that aims to reduce preventable hospitalization and readmissions. Home Helpers of Lake Country, a leader in the in-home care industry that serves Beaver Dam, Delafield, Dousman, Hartland, Helenville, Ixonia,

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